At a meeting of the Parish council held on Monday 11th January 2010 there were present, Mr. J. Nichols Chairman, Mrs. G. Soanes, Mr. J. Blowers, Mr. S. Lewis, Mr. S. Perks, Mr. S. Rees, Mrs. J Browne, Mr. G Wade, Mr. K Wood & Mr. R Leech.  W.D.C. Mr. P. Ashdown, SCC Mr. M Barnard and 3 Parishioners were also present.
Apologies were received from Mr. C. Law, PC Stranks and Sgt Green had sent a message to say that he will arrive later.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 7th December were approved and signed.
Declaration of Interests. No Interests were declared
15 minutes for Parishioner input. Mr. Ffitch asked if any news regarding the outlet pipe. Mr. Nichols advised this is still ongoing. Mr. Ffitch also reported that the reflector sign on the corner of Market Lane is still broken and another has been damaged due to a vehicle skidding on the ice.  The clerk will contact the Highways Department again as we have so far not had a reply regarding the first instance. Mr. Ffitch thanked everyone who sponsored him for his church fundraising event.
Other parish business (Parish Councillors). The Chairman reminded everyone about the Northern parishes meeting on Thursday 14th January .Mrs. Browne reported update on issue of school traffic on Church Road. Meeting to be arranged with the church, school & police to discuss options regarding possible one-way traffic scheme.  Mr. Blowers to assist. Building work at the school has commenced. A Parishioner has complained to Mrs.Townend about the speed of the ‘ELVIS’ buses through the village especially at the junction of Lound Road and The Street. Mr. Barnard agreed to contact the transport department. Mr. Wood reported lines of holes appearing on the Flixton Road opposite White House farm. Also issue of wide Lorries destroying the roadside banks on Flixton Road. Clerk to report to Highways department. Mr. Wood also reported that he had seen a report regarding adoption of red telephone boxes stating that if the boxes are not adopted they are left with the telephone inside. The Chairman advised this was not an option we were given and that we were under the impression that had we not adopted the telephone box it would be removed due to lack of use. The Chairman will look through related correspondence and contract.
Police Report. The police report was read out on behalf of PC Stranks and PSCO Kershaw by PSCO Quantrill and PSCO George. They reported the following crimes in Blundeston and Flixton. Damage to vehicle – 1, Theft – 2, Assaults – 1, Other crimes – 1. Total of 5 incidents. No other information or dates were given.  
District Councillor report  Mr.Ashdown reported that Mr. S Campbell (private dwellings dept) had been to look at the log pile outside a house in Lound Road and could see no evidence of rats. The log pile had been cleared up and looked much better. Waiting for information regarding the LGR (Local government Election) in May. Waveney are not sure if it will be for 1 year or 4 years. If it is for 4 years they would envisage re-election of all 48 councillors on 6th May. Local elections will be held on a different date. The Waveney campus will not be going ahead due to government decisions.
County Councillor Report. Mr. Law had sent an email with regard to the junction of B1074 and Church Road. Improvements are being developed and will hopefully be implemented this year..There is nothing to present at this stage but a full report will be presented once the options have been engineered and details will be sent to the Parish Council before any work begins. The issue of the damaged grass verge was passed onto highways on 11th Dec and is being dealt with. The reinstatement of the SLOW signs on the approach to Lound Road is now in the hands of the Highways to action or advise proposed action. Mr Barnard advised ‘Speedwatch’ to be launched at the end of January. Volunteers need to be trained. Application to be decided at the Northern Parishes meeting.  Suffolk Culture & Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Olympic games. Grants available for sporting events in July. To be discussed at next meeting.
Skate Park update Nothing to report
Update on Playground surfacing. Mr. Perks is waiting for the snow to clear. The sand will be delivered before next meeting
Millennium Green update. Nothing to report
Blundeston Charity Trustees.  Ms. Dawson is retiring from the board in January and a new candidate is being sought. Mr. Nichols proposed Mr. P. Ball and Mr. G. Wade volunteered himself as a Trustee. Nominations were proposed and seconded and a secret ballot was held. Both candidates had support and Mr G Wade was elected. 
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Planning
Mr. T. Gough,  HMP Blundeston. Upgrade existing CCTV cameras on walls and posts. This has been approved.
Correspondence
Victim Support – It was agreed no donation should be made from Parish Council funds.
Ministry of Justice, War memorials – repair, maintenance & protection. Passed to Mr. Blowers
Highways, Forthcoming road works – passed to all councilors and parishioners.

The next meeting will be held on 8th February 2010 at 7.30p.m. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9pm.

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